Hi, I'm new to Mumsnet & this is my first post so hoping some of you can offer some advice/guidance, reassurance, anything really as feeling so emotional these days.
I separated from my ex partner when our daughter was just 2 months old but despite us separating & him not playing a very active part in the parenting role I tried to ensure my daughter still had a relationship with her dad. He had regular contact until May this year when he threatened to come & take her from my parents care. I sought legal advice & was advised that I was within my rights to suspend contact at that time & to prompt him to attend mediation (he had already failed to attend mediation in February, which he initiated!). Anyway he finally got around to attending a MIAM appointment in July & we had a joint appointment booked for September, however he has since cancelled mediation & submitted court application. The first hearing is due to take place in a few weeks time & I'm feeling sick to my stomach about what decisions may be made that are out of my control. Can anyone give any guidance about what a court will deem as reasonable access. Daughter is almost 2 years of age & hasn't seen her dad for 6 months. I am looking to propose contact starting at 2 hours every other Saturday with a view of building on that after 6 months. I know ex isn't going to think that is enough but would that seem reasonable to a judge? Any feedback would be greatly received.